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0 benefits from steroids, good benefit from ventolin

I'm on max daily dose of inhaled steroids, but they are like water for me... they do nothing. I need to use ventolin and paracetamol everyday which are...

I'm on max daily dose of inhaled steroids, but they are like water for me... the...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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I got little sleep and I wake up very fast after FOSTAIR 200

I was on clinel and my sleep is good and I asked my doctor to change to fostair 200 in an attempt to completely eradicate my asthma but unfortunately I became...

I was on clinel and my sleep is good and I asked my doctor to change to fostair ...

miriALsumayra

•4 years ago

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Inhaler technique

Today, at a hospital lung function test, I was told that to do the ‘one breath and hold’ technique is better than tidal breathing, if I can, that is. I have...

Today, at a hospital lung function test, I was told that to do the ‘one breath a...

Wheezycat

•4 years ago

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Fostair: virtues & vices

Hello everyone! I'm a lifelong asthmatic and for most of this time I've been on Seretide 125. However, three years ago I started to devlop a chronic...

Hello everyone! I'm a lifelong asthmatic and for most of this time I've been on...

Hayman111

•4 years ago

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Chest infection

I am an asthmatic and after a chest infection I really struggling with mucus in my lungs that I can’t shift after the infection is over. I can feel it being...

I am an asthmatic and after a chest infection I really struggling with mucus in ...

Bluebells17

•4 years ago

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Acid Reflux

Can anyone recommend a good book on acid reflux issues. I want to try and address the problem with natural remedies and a good diet but if unsuccessful I will...

Can anyone recommend a good book on acid reflux issues. I want to try and addres...

Josephone

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Intravenous therapy

Guys really sorry to bother you again but has anyone on here had the above at the Brompton ? They are being very evasive when I asked what tests would take a...

Guys really sorry to bother you again but has anyone on here had the above at th...

Zachie

•4 years ago

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Xolair and croaky voice

Hi everyone Had my second jab of Xolair on Monday (currently on one a month for four months trial) - seems to be helping my asthma as have a nice loose cough...

Hi everyone Had my second jab of Xolair on Monday (currently on one a month for ...

ccccc

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Brompton admission

I got a call on sun asking when I could go in. Took me a bit by surprise and so am due to go to Wilson ward in Sydney street on 5/5. I understand no one can...

I got a call on sun asking when I could go in. Took me a bit by surprise and so ...

Zachie

•4 years ago

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Symbicort and increased hunger, bizarre dreams?

Strange question but has anyone experienced increased hunger on symbicort or any other steroid inhaler. Since I've been on it I've been really hungry and keep...

Strange question but has anyone experienced increased hunger on symbicort or any...

Flowergirl78

•4 years ago

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I'm newly diagnosed Asthmatic and I've been told I can't take Naproxen, what else can I take for pain?

Hi everyone, I've been taking Naproxen for a few months now due to chronic leg and foot pain, I was bumped up the highest dose 500mg twice a day and now since...

Hi everyone, I've been taking Naproxen for a few months now due to chronic leg a...

JonJo383

•4 years ago

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Breo and Sinus problems

Hello Has anybody suffered from sinus inflammation/infection when using Breo or other inhaled steroids? I feel that my nose is stuffy all the time and even...

Hello Has anybody suffered from sinus inflammation/infection when using Breo or ...

oussssss

•4 years ago

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Helpline ☎️🤙

Our team of respiratory nurses and healthcare advisors have supported 30,000 people with asthma during the pandemic, giving life-changing advice. For more...

Our team of respiratory nurses and healthcare advisors have supported 30,000 peo...

Claire_ALUK

ALUK•4 years ago

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A platform to improve COVID-19 diagnosis

Asthma UK & British Lung Foundation and the Department of Health & Social Care have funded a £1.3m programme to develop a national research platform to rapidly...

Asthma UK & British Lung Foundation and the Department of Health & Social Care h...

Claire_ALUK

ALUK•4 years ago

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Nighttime asthma

Hi, only recently diagnosed after 5 years of on off symptoms where my GP said was anxiety. Got fed up and paid for private assessment. Had dye injected CT,...

Hi, only recently diagnosed after 5 years of on off symptoms where my GP said wa...

jivemonkey

•4 years ago

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Unusual

Hello, I have tried everyone I can about this issue, and no one, has ever heard of it before or are completely amazed by it. What am I on about: my stats are...

Hello, I have tried everyone I can about this issue, and no one, has ever heard ...

Jinnty89

•4 years ago

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Why are my SATS at 98 when my chest feels heavy and coughing

Hi all I'm currently in hospital (planned admission for steroid weaning) and my obs are usually 94-95% SATS. I have got tachycardia which they are also...

Hi all I'm currently in hospital (planned admission for steroid weaning) and my ...

Ghoulette

•4 years ago

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Questions about asthma, if you can help

So i am going to go right back to the start as im thinking to much about my breathing lately. 12 years ago i had a mental breakdown and i didnt go out for 6...

So i am going to go right back to the start as im thinking to much about my brea...

ash6

•4 years ago

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Bubbling chest feeling

Hello everyone had an awful thing happen last night when I was sleeping which woke me. When I took a deep breath and exhaled it felt like my lungs were...

Hello everyone had an awful thing happen last night when I was sleeping which wo...

L1974

•4 years ago

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Spirometry completed!

Hi All, I've had my spirometry! Received the good news that my issues are not smoking related COPD! So now have to work out of its Asthma or not and what's the...

Hi All, I've had my spirometry! Received the good news that my issues are not sm...

Ami40

•4 years ago

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Xolair

I’ve just started on Xolair, how long does it usually take to see any effects from it? My chest is feeling good today, just wondering if it’s just feeling good...

I’ve just started on Xolair, how long does it usually take to see any effects fr...

Bwv945

•4 years ago

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Nexthaler resistance on breathing in

I’ve started to use a nexthaler. Before that I used a regular aerosol. I’ve noticed that when I breathe in, there seems to be some resistance from the device...

I’ve started to use a nexthaler. Before that I used a regular aerosol. I’ve noti...

Logo132

•4 years ago

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Admission to brompton

I have been asked to go into the Brompton for 5 - 7 days for testing. I have been ill for a good number of years now. I am reluctant and slightly scared by...

I have been asked to go into the Brompton for 5 - 7 days for testing. I have be...

Zachie

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Air pollution 🏭🚗🚌

Following the news coverage yesterday on air pollution in relation to the tragic death of 9 year old Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, you may find this post helpful:...

Following the news coverage yesterday on air pollution in relation to the tragic...

ALUK_Nurses

Administrator•4 years ago

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Side effects from fostair

Hi I've recently been put on fostair 100/6 2 puffs in morning 2 at night after years on seritide250..I was on that 2 in morning 2 at night ..my asthma has been...

Hi I've recently been put on fostair 100/6 2 puffs in morning 2 at night after y...

geordieclaire120573

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Hi everyone i am taking clenil for my asthma and have started getting leg cramps at night, does anyone know if this is related to medication

Leg cramps

Tedi2

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Asthma or something completely different? 🤔🤔

Hi. What is your opinion on this? Do you think I have Asthma or something else? 🙂 I'm 19 years old and have been significantly out of breath always, from...

Hi. What is your opinion on this? Do you think I have Asthma or something else?...

daphneblake11

•4 years ago

41 Replies

Hayfever irritation!!

Hi everyone! Is anyone getting an irritating tickly cough during this warmer weather?! It can’t work out if it’s my hayfever/allergy effecting my airways or...

Hi everyone! Is anyone getting an irritating tickly cough during this warmer we...

Sunnydays1982

•4 years ago

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Anyone taken Famotidine for reflux?

I was prescribed famotidine 20mg last week by my GP to help with really bad reflux. I already take omeprazole 20mg morning and night. He said to take...

I was prescribed famotidine 20mg last week by my GP to help with really bad refl...

JustR

•4 years ago

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Are there any alternatives to Prednisolone?

Good morning all I am just wondering if anyone knows of any alternatives to pred I can discuss with my GP? I've never liked them as I struggle to sleep when...

Good morning all I am just wondering if anyone knows of any alternatives to pred...

BP135

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Asthma Community Forum | HealthUnlocked

Asthma Community Forum

All posts for April 2021

0 benefits from steroids, good benefit from ventolin

I got little sleep and I wake up very fast after FOSTAIR 200

Inhaler technique

Fostair: virtues & vices

Chest infection

Acid Reflux

Intravenous therapy

Xolair and croaky voice

Brompton admission

Symbicort and increased hunger, bizarre dreams?

I'm newly diagnosed Asthmatic and I've been told I can't take Naproxen, what else can I take for pain?

Breo and Sinus problems

Helpline ☎️🤙

A platform to improve COVID-19 diagnosis

Nighttime asthma

Unusual

Why are my SATS at 98 when my chest feels heavy and coughing

Questions about asthma, if you can help

Bubbling chest feeling

Spirometry completed!

Xolair

Nexthaler resistance on breathing in

Admission to brompton

Air pollution 🏭🚗🚌

Side effects from fostair

Hi everyone i am taking clenil for my asthma and have started getting leg cramps at night, does anyone know if this is related to medication

Asthma or something completely different? 🤔🤔

Hayfever irritation!!

Anyone taken Famotidine for reflux?

Are there any alternatives to Prednisolone?

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